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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1957

Page

7

Welfare Fund OK Ends Congress Tangle

Washington action clears a 275 million welfare appropriation for Social Security grants to states. Senate struck limits after debate, House concurred, creating relief payments and checks to needy aged dependent children and disabled. Process moved toward April 2 recess with May and June timing in flux.

Washington Senate Houxey Sen. Ii House Baxter Hing Taber

Best Among 20 Mousers Missing

In Muskegon Michigan, a case centers on the missing 20 pet cats tied to a public assistance inquiry. Federal and welfare officials seek the whereabouts of the pets and their owner amid questions about relief funding and accountability. The sheriff notes relief law calls for basic support, while family statements stress urgency and care for the animals.

Muskegun Mich Hee Senate Sheriff's

Walkouts in France End After 48 Hour Strike

Paris reports indicate a 48 hour transportation strike ended with trains buses subways canal barges and Air France resuming service at 12:01 a.m. A violent flareup Thursday involved 1,000 Communist led subway strikers clashing with police. Total strike cost estimated at 10 billion francs. Wages remain unchanged amid rising living costs.

Paris Alr France

Wilmington Man Freed for Murder

A Superior Court Jury acquitted Billy Mack Evans of a murder charge after a nearly six hour deliberation. Evans, 23, of Wilmington, had admitted a street fight in which John W. Elmore was fatally injured, contending Elmore started the confrontation. Evans was defended by Michael J. Yelovich with Deputy Dist. Attorney Lynn J. Compton prosecuting.

Billy Mack Evans Eubank St Wilmington Justgo Beach Vasey Evans John W. Elmore Sanford Ave Evane Elmore

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